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Northern Pantanal
Visit the Pantanal, exploring this wildlife rich area on foot, on horseback and in canoes.
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We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Brazilian Amazon & the Pantanal
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the fresh wetlands of the Pantanal, the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor in the Amazon and the dazzling coastline of Rio.
Utilising carefully selected properties as bases for tracking endemic species, linger for multiple days in remote locations to maximise on opportunities for in-depth explorations and memorable sightings. We can even arrange for those with a larger budget who are keen to track jaguars to join specialist research trips open to only 12 people each year.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Look for Jaguar
Visit a protected jungle corridor that is home to the highest density of jaguar on Earth.
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Manaus
Marvel at the colonial history and interesting architecture of the isolated city of Manaus.
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Mamiraua Reserve
See the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor, home to rare black jaguars.
Why we like it
Brazil is jam-packed with phenomenal wildlife, endangered species and a myriad of peculiar birds, and a trip that combines the Pantanal with the Amazon allows nature-loving wayfarers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive and intimate knowledge of these unique habitats and their inhabitants. Combining the ultimate bragging rights of having ridden on horseback over floodplains with paddling canoes with monkeys scurrying overhead, this in-depth exploration moves through the classic wildlife landscapes of Brazil and allows just enough time for samba and bossa nova in Rio.
In a place with no crowds, very low guide to visitor ratios, fascinating indigenous communities and floating lodges, we can arrange jaguar tracking trips in the company of researchers – however, there is a significant extra cost involved in joining this programme. With the goal of photographing, researching and camera-trapping this elusive species, you will be one of only 12 people per year who are permitted to join this project.
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Day 1
Sao Paulo - Cuiaba - Pantanal
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Days 2-4
Pantanal
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Day 5
Pantanal - Cuiaba - Manaus
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Day 6
Manaus - Tefe - Amazon
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Days 7-8
Amazon
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Day 9
Amazon - Tefe - Manaus - Rio
Day 1
Sao Paulo - Cuiaba - Pantanal
Days 2-4
Pantanal
Visit the Pantanal exploring this wildlife rich area on foot, horseback and canoes.
Day 5
Pantanal - Cuiaba - Manaus
Marvel at the colonial history of this isolated city.
Day 6
Manaus - Tefe - Amazon
Days 7-8
Amazon
Spend time with researchers in the Mamiraua Reserve in the Amazon, which has one of the highest densities of jaguars in the world.
Day 9
Amazon - Tefe - Manaus - Rio
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A note on price
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
This Itinerary
Price
From $3,574 Per person
When to travel
Brazil in January
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
Brazil in February
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
Brazil in March
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
Brazil in April
April and May is a good time to travel as temperatures drop a little. There is generally plenty of sunshine in the south, with the Amazon and Pantanal starting to receive a little less rain too.
Brazil in May
April and May is a good time to travel as temperatures drop a little. There is generally plenty of sunshine in the south, with the Amazon and Pantanal starting to receive a little less rain too.
Brazil in June
June and July is a great time to visit the south, especially around Rio and Sao Paolo. It is also a good time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, with slightly lower temperatures and less rain. It is a wetter time for the north and east coast.
Brazil in July
June and July is a great time to visit the south, especially around Rio and Sao Paolo. It is also a good time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, with slightly lower temperatures and less rain. It is a wetter time for the north and east coast.
Brazil in August
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north and remains warm.
Brazil in September
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north, and remains warm.
Brazil in October
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north, and remains warm.
Brazil in November
November and December see the dry season comes to an end in the south, as temperatures heat up. November can be a great time to visit Rio as it is warmer but remains fairly dry. Rainfall increases again in the Pantanal and the Amazon.
Brazil in December
November and December see the dry season comes to an end in the south, as temperatures heat up. November can be a great time to visit Rio as it is warmer but remains fairly dry. Rainfall increases again in the Pantanal and the Amazon.
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